The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government will deploy trained health workers to communities across the country to provide free home-based primary healthcare services, particularly for people who are unable to visit health facilities.
Speaking during a courtesy call on the Chief of Sefwi Boinzan in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region, the Minister said the initiative forms part of the government’s efforts to strengthen primary healthcare and improve access to quality health services in rural and underserved communities.
According to him, “the programme will see trained health professionals visit homes to offer basic healthcare services, including first aid, health education, and early screening for illnesses.”
He noted that “the initiative is aimed at ensuring residents receive timely medical attention while reducing unnecessary hospital visits.”
Mr. Akandoh said the policy will promote early detection and treatment of diseases, improve health outcomes, and ease pressure on healthcare facilities nationwide.
The Chief of Sefwi Boinzan, Nana Ofori Ahenkan II, welcomed the initiative, describing it as a major step towards improving healthcare delivery in the area.
He also appealed to the Health Minister, who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Juaboso, to upgrade the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound in the community to enhance healthcare delivery.
The Minister assured residents of the government’s commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare through strengthened primary healthcare systems.
By Mathew Ahiave
